Name/Title
1988 White House Historical AssociationEntry/Object ID
2015.4.61Description
This ornament is part of the White House Historical Association's series of collectible ornaments. It is the eighth in the series. The ornament "celebrates Andrew Jackson, seventh President of the United States... It is a reminder of a remarkable Christmas Day celebration held in the East Room 150 years ago. the spirit and warmth that was extended that day to holiday visitors remains a cherished part of the Christmas tradition at the White House." The original ornament was on the tree has in the Blue Room of the White House during the 1988 Christmas season. A red satin ribbon for hanging the ornament is attached.
The ornament includes an informational insert telling about the ornament and the White House Historical Association.
The ornament is boxed with three other ornaments. The box is blue, with gold lettering. The lid of the box reads The White House Historical Association Ornament Set Collection" and has outlined sketches of each of the four ornaments (from the years 1985-1988) on it. The box is lined with a liner that is molded in four sections and covered with blue velveteen. the back of the box is plain blue. There is a small white bar code sticker near the bottom middle. "Visit www.whitehousehistory.org" is printed in white letters underneath.Collection
ScarmuzziAcquisition
Accession
2015.4.0Source or Donor
Patricia A. ScarmuzziAcquisition Method
Gift